Record ID: WAW-0C4A52
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval lead, possible trade weight dated AD 1651. The object is circular with flat faces and slightly flared edges. The front face is decorated with a circular impression, within it is a coat of arms. The coat of arms has a chevron, within that is a cross at the centre, with a cutting knyfe to the left and shaver to the right. Above is a Jacobs staffe in the centre and a sounding leade either side. Below the chevron is a water level. Above the coat of arms is the date AD 1651. Either side of the coat of arms are initials, possibly T on the left a…
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: WAW-03038A
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable post medieval lead trade weight or net weight dating to circa AD 1500-1700.  The object is broadly oval in plan and flat in profile with an integral circular perforation hole. The weight has a cream coloured surface patina. The object has abraded edges. A parallel can be found on the PAS database CORN-E790D6, discovered in Cornwall.  The object has a height of 23.1 mm and a width of 24 mm. The thickness is 4.8 mm. It weighs 9.3 grams. 
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-FAD920
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A probable Early Medieval lead weight with a copper alloy coin inset within.  The object is circular with a flat upper face and flat underside. The underside has a slightly raised circumferential border. Set within the upper face is a copper alloy coin that appears to be a 3rd century nummi. The bust of a male emperor is facing left.  NLM-8F9E07 discovered in Lincolnshire is also a weight with a Roman coin thought to be set within it, this is dated to the Early Medieval period when it is thought the use of weights with insets is considered characteristic of Viking Age activ…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F25D01
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1200-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan and broadly D shaped in cross section. The upper face is convex and has four broad lentoid pellets in light relief forming a cross. The reverse face is plain, undecorated and flat. The object is pierced through the centre of the cross. The weight is a cream to grey colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. This object is similar to a Bun-shaped weight with cross designs as illustrated in Biggs and Withers (2000:p.22). Withers suggests …
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: WMID-E7576C
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or possibly a gaming piece of probable medieval or post medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are largely flat. The faces do not appear to have any decoration. The surfaces are slightly pitted in places, this appears to be possible plough zone damage rather than decoration. The object has a mid-cream to grey colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces.  The object measures 33.7 mm in diameter and is 11.5 mm thick. It weighs 85.9 grams or…
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-05E784
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight or possible spindle whorl of Roman to Post Medieval date (AD 43 - 1700). In plan the object is broadly circular. The object has a central circular perforation which measures 8.5 mm in diameter. The base of the object is flat. All surfaces of the object are un-decorated and have a grey coloured surface patina. Spindle whorls and weights have been used for a long period of time and are therefore very difficult to date precisely without other evidence (such as pottery). The object measures 21.9 mm in diameter, is 14.1 mm thick and weighs 30.8&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th December 2022
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Record ID: WMID-05B7F1
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is broadly conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base.The upper edge has a slightly flattened top.  The weight is undecorated. The object has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces.  Weights can be hard to date due to being a functional item that has not altered significantly over time. Biggs and Withers (2000) note that standing weights made of lead were still used in comparatively recent times. The object m…
Created on: Wednesday 7th December 2022
Last updated: Sunday 26th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-A3596D
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy standing weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is a rectangular pyramid in form. The sides of the weight flare to a flat rectangular base. Below the upper edge is a transverse circular piercing. The circular hole has a maximum diameter of 4.2 mm. The object has a well-developed cream to brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. There are other similar examples recorded on the database; WMID-30ABD3 and WMID-64ED04 both discovered in Staffo…
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
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Record ID: WMID-737568
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy standing weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to a flat eight sided base. The upper edge forms a handle and has a horizontal circular piercing. The base has a concave impression in the centre. The object has a well-developed cream to light brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. There are other similar examples recorded on the database; HAMP-395799 discovered in Hampshire and BERK-2D3708 discove…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-665285
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy standing weight of Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The weight is conical in form. The sides of the weight flare to the flat circular base. At the upper edge the weight is narrowed with a transverse circular piercing. The circular hole has a maximum diameter of 3.1 mm. The base has a circular slightly concave impression. The object has a well-developed cream coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces have been abraded, possibly in the plough soil. There are other similar examples recorded on the database; YORYM-5D5063 was discovered…
Created on: Thursday 19th May 2022
Last updated: Thursday 26th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-D026AA
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). There is a circular piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the base with a diameter measuring 18.5 mm. The weight has a well-developed cream to grey coloured patina across all surfaces. Similar weights are recorded from Worcestershire (WMID-1AA0D3) and Warwickshire (WMID-4538B5). The weight stands at 19.2 mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 18.5 mm, 13.2 mm at the top and weighs 29.2 grams
Created on: Thursday 12th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: WMID-092A7B
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight, token or possibly gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is sub-circular in plan. Both faces are plain, undecorated and flat. The object has a grey to mid-brown colour with an uneven corroded and abraded patina that covers all surfaces. There is a possibility any design on the surface may have been lost due to abrasion.  The object measures 30.3 mm in diameter and is 7.4 mm thick. It weighs 45 grams or 1.58 ozs.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-0909FB
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1400 - 1800). There is an irregular shaped piercing at the upper edge that transverses through the object. The sides of the weight flare to the base with a diameter measuring 20.9 mm. The weight has a well-developed cream to grey coloured patina across all surfaces. Similar weights are recorded from Worcestershire (WMID-1AA0D3) and Warwickshire (WMID-548080).  The weight stands at 12.2 mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 20.9 mm and weighs 19.4 grams (0.68 ounces). 
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-080F65
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight or possible gaming piece of probable Medieval or Post Medieval date circa AD 1400-1800. The object is square in plan with four flat sides that expand to the underside. The object has a convex narrowed upper face and the underside is broader and flat.  The object has a cream to brown coloured patina that covers all surfaces. The surfaces are slightly worn and pitted in places.  The object measures 17.1 mm in length, 15.5 mm in width and is 20.7 mm in height. It weighs 33.6 grams or 1.18 ozs.
Created on: Tuesday 15th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 19th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6B342E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible Early Medieval lead weight with a copper alloy coin inset within the flat side of the weight.  The object is broadly conical with a convex top and flat underside. Set within the underside is a copper alloy coin that appears to be a 3rd century nummi. The bust is facing right, although due to wear this is worn.  NLM-8F9E07 discovered in Lincolnshire is also a weight with a Roman coin thought to be set within it, this is dated to the Early Medieval period when it is thought the use of weights with insets is considered characteristic of Viking Age activity. Another …
Created on: Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 19th April 2023
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Record ID: WMID-3ECBD2
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A conical lead alloy weight of probable Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The sides of the object are slightly flare out to the base. At the top of the weight is an area of iron staining suggesting the object once had an iron loop for suspension. On the underside of the base of the object is a circular concave depression. The weight has a well-developed light brown coloured patina across all surfaces. The weight stands at 22 mm in height with a base diameter of (max) 30.5 mm and weighs 72.6 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 9th February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-A5FA3E
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A circular copper alloy trade weight of Modern dating (AD 1837 to AD 1901). The trade weight is circular in form and broadly rectangular in cross section. The obverse has a raised rim with a thickness of 2.2 mm. Incised on the front face are the capital letters VR, indicating that it was probably issued during the reign of Queen Victoria. Below the initials is a quartered shield indicating the Guildhall. Above and to the right of the initials is an incised 1/4, indicating a quarter ounce. The reverse is flat and has a central circular depression. The object has a light brown colo…
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd March 2022
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Record ID: WMID-69B5B3
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two possible lead alloy line or hanging weights of uncertain date. This objects were used for a long period dating from Roman to Post Medieval (AD 43 - 1650). The first object is conical in form with flared sides and a flattened bottom. On the underside is a circular indentation however unlinke the other object it does not have a piercing all the way through. The object has a dark grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The surfaces are pitted and worn. It measures 10.7 mm in height, 13.7 mm in diameter and weighs 6.8 grams. The second object is conical in form with flar…
Created on: Tuesday 18th January 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th January 2022
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Record ID: WMID-1F5789
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead alloy weight of possible Medieval to Post-Medieval date, circa (AD 1300 - 1700). The object is broadly oval in form with a circular piercing that transverses the object lengthways. The central section is expanded and tapers to either end where the piercing is located. The weight has a well-developed grey coloured patina across all surfaces. The object was possibly used as a hanging weight, possibly as a net or line weight. The weight is 21.4 mm in length with a central diameter of 17.2 mm and weighs 27.8 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 15th September 2021
Last updated: Thursday 16th September 2021
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Record ID: WMID-A52D81
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy weight, of probable Late Medieval to Post Medieval dating (AD 1300 - 1800). The weight is cylindrical in plan, and circular in cross section. There is a central circular perforation that transverses the length of the weight. The object has a well developed cream coloured patina. It measures 22.8 mm in length, 20.8 mm in diameter and weighs 54.1 grams.
Created on: Friday 4th June 2021
Last updated: Saturday 7th August 2021
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